Our certified yoga and fitness instructors enjoy decades of experience in multiple genres.
Instructors
Gwenn Jones
Gwenn Jones ~ ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Studio Owner
Born and raised in San Francisco, Gwenn enjoyed a nurtured environment in dance. That history led her to pursue personal fitness training and group fitness as an occupation.
Gwenn’s two-year studies rewarded her with double certifications from the elite *American Council on Exercise (ACE). Her Bay Area client base grew rapidly and held strong for 10 years. But as they say, change happens.
Gwenn migrated to Auburn, California in 2004 and landed a teaching job at a busy fitness club. This timeline coincided with a third certification from YogaFit Worldwide (a partner with ACE).
But…more change. Autonomy became a thirst. It was by chance Gwenn discovered an empty building upon leaving a cafe. An inner voice screamed, “This could be it!” The exterior had good bones; the interior was miserable. So, a loan was secured, an interior was gutted, and a remodel exploded.
Auburn Yoga & Fitness opened in 2008—new, slick, and shiny. Today, in a still vibrant studio, Gwenn remains strong in teaching group fitness and yoga classes, with private sessions in between. Throughout AYF ownership, she upskilled with ACE-Functional Training Specialist and ACE-Mind-Body Specialist certifications.
What came next? Alongside 20 years as a local ‘FitGram’ newsletter writer, Gwenn is a subject-matter expert and multi-published health and fitness content contributor. Her work has appeared in top global digital publications, including Fit&Well, AskMen.com, and EatThis-NotThat magazines. What started as an alluring opportunity has become a powerful path she’s determined to expand.
Professional certifications for Gwenn Jones:
- ACE-certified Personal Fitness Trainer*
- ACE-certified Mind-Body Specialist
- ACE-certified Functional Training Specialist
- ACE-certified Group Fitness instructor*
- ACE- and YogaFit instructor
[ACE – American Council on Exercise]
[*ACE Personal Trainer and Group Fitness certifications hold accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)]
CONTACT Gwenn at: 530.401.6096, or E.mail
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Accredited ACE CEC courses (2014-2025)
Chronic Back Pain: Training the Hips and Feet for Improved Results
Beyond Posture: Upper Body Mobility and Stability
Strategies for Training Female Clients – Course Bundle
Weightlifting for Women
Training Female Clients Through Different Life Stages
Training Women for Optimal Health and Performance
Corrective Exercise Training Essentials – Course Bundle
Reintroducing Exercise to Post-Rehabilitation Clients
Corrective Exercise Programming for Chronic Pain
Hip Stabilization for Pain-free Movement
Training Fascia: Applications in Program Design
Ethics Course: Taking Action With ACE: Practicing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a Health and Exercise Professional
Functional Training Specialist Program
Adaptive Fitness for Clients with Special Needs
Aging and Exercise: Reduce Cognitive Decline with Physical Activity
Program Design for Clients with Osteoarthritis
Weight Management: Changing Behaviors to Change Lives
Fundamentals of Spine, Neck and Hip Health
Branding Essentials
Screen, Steer, Move
Nutrition Coaching: Changing Habits, Not Diets
Anti-Aging Benefits of Exercise
Active Aging: Your Guide to Training a Booming Population
Low Back Health Begins with the Core
Ethics Course: A Science-Based
Cooking 101: Essentials of Meal Selection and Preparation
Using Social Media to Market Your Classes
Advocating for Health and Fitness Professionals in the Changing Face of Health
Building Your Business through a Powerful Brand
Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest and Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients
Mind Body Specialist Program
Pilates Mat Training
YogaCore Homestudy Course
YogaLean II Homestudy Course
YogaFit for Cyclists Homestudy Course
YogaFit Seniors Homestudy Course
Integrated Exercise Implementation
Better Brains, Better Bodies: Building Mental Muscle
Blueprint for Creating Inclusive Yoga Classes